We decided to wait until the new year to begin searching for our vehicle. Unless we think of anything better we are buying a diahatsu hi-jet. We just drove to the alps over new years in a little hatchback with 3 of us in it, and we dont fancy doing it again for a journey over 10 times as long!

We are currently in talks with several companies about sponsership, and despite lengthy discussions about routes ect, Wilsons ideas have been over-ruled, and we have decided to adopt the 'just head east' philosophy of travelling. next thing to buy...big compass.